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G. L. PARSLGW.

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, GEORGE L. PABSLOW, 0F OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.

GATE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 2o, 1919.

Application led January 8, 1919. Serial No. 270,184.

V' State of California, have invented certainv new and useful Improvements in Gates, of

which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawmgs ments in gates, and has relation more particularly to a device of this general character which is mechanically operated and which swings in a vertical plane about a horizontal axis, and it is an object of the invention to provide a novel and improved means whereby the gate may be readily swung into open or closed position.

It is also an object to the invention to provide a gate of this general character having novel and improved operating means coacting therewith whereby the proper balance of the gate is effected to facilitate the operation thereof.

A11 additional object of the invent-ion is to provide a gate of this general character with novel and improvedv means whereby thesame is pivotally supported so that the gate is heldv against;- undue sidewise movement, together with means whereby the gate isprevented from sagging.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved gate whereby certain important advantages vare attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use,

as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed. l In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure l is a view in side elevation illustrating a gate constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention;

Fig. 2 is a large fragmentary viewpartly in section and partly'in elevation, illustrating the pivotal mounting for the gate as herein embodied;

Fig 3 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 3'-3 of Fi 2;

y 'F154 is a fragmentary view in front elevation' of the upper This invention relates to certain impro-veportion ofthe structure as herein disclosed; 1

Fig. 5 is a view in top plan of my improved device as herein embodied with the gate in closed position; and

Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 6-6 of Fig. 5.

As disclosed in the accompanying drawings, P denotes a pair of main gate posts of desired height and arranged in transverse alinement, and B denotes a beam connecting the upperv ends of the posts P and extending a distance outwardly from yeach of the posts P. Each of the posts P in close proximity to the ground line is provided with a pair of rearwardly directed plates 1. Suitably engaged therewith and supported by the platesk 1 of both of theposts P is the transversely disposed bolt or pivot member 2.

G denotes vthe gate proper, and which is herein disclosed as substantially rectangular in form and provided at one of its lower corners with a transversely disposed sleeve 3 extending beyond opposite sides thereof and through which the bolt or pivot member 2 is directed so that the bolt or pivot member 2 serves as a horizontal axis about which the gate G swings in a vertical plane.

The inner or pivoted end member 4 of the gate proper is tubular and extends a distance above the gate G, and said tubular member 4 has arranged therein a suitable lling 5 whereby the pivot end portion of the gate G is weighted in order to assure the proper balancing of the gate G to facilitate its swinging movement either into open or closed position. It is to be understood that the amount of the filling 5 will depend upon conditions and requirements necessary to effect the requisite balance.

i The upper end portion of the end member 4 and the opposite or forward end portion of the gate G at the' top thereof are connected by the rodG whereby the gate'is'prevented fromsagging. Y

- The sleeve 3 hereinbefore referred to is relatively long so that the vgate G is held against undue side movement or wabbling,

and I also find it of advantage to interpose' of the beam B is a substantially U-shaped member M having its side arms S extending below the beam B and directed through the lower or extended portions of the side arms S is a substantially horizontally disposed elongated shank 9. Mounted upon the end portions of the shank 9 at opposite sides of the member M are the sleeves 10 and 11. Fixed upon the shank 9 between the inner end. of the sleeve 11 and the member M is a collar 12 which contacts with the adjacent side arm 8 of the member M and threaded upon an end portion of the shank 9 and coacting with the outer end of the sleeve 10 is a nut 14. By threading the nut 14 inwardly the arms 8 of the member M in connection with the collar or enlargement 12 will be caused to frictionally or tightly engage the beam B whereby the member M is held in a fixed position upon the beam B. Engaged between the nut 14 and lthe outer end of the sleeve 10 is an end portion of a'brace rod 15 which extends downwardly and is voperatively connected with a post P.

The opposite end portion of the shank 9 outwardly of the sleeve 11 -has arranged thereon a pair of nuts 16 between which is engaged an end portion of a second brace rod 17 which also extends downwardly and is operatively engaged with a post P.

As herein disclosed, the lower end portions of the brace rods 15 and 17 are engaged with the free end portions of the arms 1S of a substantially U-shaped member, and said connection with the arms of said member is effected through the medium of a bolt 19, and which bolt 19 operates to maintain the member 18 in a fixed position upon the coacting post P. The sleeve 11 is free to rotate about the shank 9, and clamped as at 20 to saidsleeve is a split casting or bracket 2l through which is disposed an operating lever L, and' which lever extends beyond opposite sides of the shank 9 and in the same general direction as the beam B. The bracket or casting 21 is clamped to the lever L by the bolt 22 or the like. By this arrrngement the lever L may be adjusted longitudinally relative to the bracket or casting 21 as the occasions of practice may require. It will also be self evident that the bracket or casting 21 may also be adjusted longitudinally of the sleeve 11 or circumferentially in order to assure the proper setting of the lever L.

Each of the brackets or castings 21 is provided with an upwardly directed extension 23 which serves as a support for the intermediate portion. of a truss member 24, and which truss member is secured at its opposite end portionsto the opposite extremities of a lever L.

The inner end portion of each ofthe vclamping members 30 permit the members 28 to be adjusted in a direction longitudinally of the gateqstr-ucture G in order to assure the proper balance, or to permit an effec-tive raising or lowering of the gate structure G.'

The outer end portion of each of the levers Lhas depending therefrom aiiexible member 31 or its equivalent to provide means whereby the requisite rockingv movement may be imparted to a lever L to swing the gate structure G into openor closed position. With the gate in the position fas particularly illustrated in the `accompanyingdrawings, pull upon a member 31 will result in the gate structureG swinging upwardly in open position and the `gate structure will be maintained in such'position by having the pivoted or rear 4end portion `thereof weighted. With the gate structure Gr in raised or open position, `it will also be 11nderstood that upon pull being imposed upon one of the members 31, the gate structure G will be caused to swingy downwardly into closed position.

By having the lower end portion off'ea'ch of the rods 26 adjustably engaged with the member 28,xfurtherrmeans are aifordeol Ifor effectingl the proper'setting or balance of the gate G, and which is yof especial Vim` portance should there be 'undue irregulari-y ties or unevenness in the ground'line.

From the foregoing description, it is thought to be obvious that a gate constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly welllv adapted for use by reason of t-he convenience and'facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and lit will also be obvious that my invention `is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles land spirit thereof, and for this reason I do not wish to be understood'as 'limiting myselfto the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice exoeptas hereinafter claimed.

I claim:

1. An apparatus of the class described comprisinga vertical post, a'beam carried thereby and extending beyond a side thereof, a gate pivotally engaged with the post for swinging movement ina vertical plane, a laterally directed shank carried by the beam, a sleeve loosely mounted upon the shank, a bracket adjustably engaged with the sleeve, a lever supported intermediate its length by the bracket, and a member connecting an end portion of the lever and the ate. g 2. An apparatus of the class described comprising a vertical post, a beam carried thereby and extending beyond a side thereof, a gate pivotally engaged with the post for swinging movement in a vertical plane, a laterally directed shank carried by the beam, a sleeve loosely mounted upon the shank, a bracket adjustably engaged with the sleeve, a lever supported intermediate its length by the bracket, and a member connecting an end portion of the lever and the gate, said lever being adjustable longitudinally relative to the racket.

3. An apparatus of the class described comprising a vertical post, a beam carried thereby and extending beyond a side there;

of, a gate pivotally engaged with the post for swinging movement in a vertical plane, a laterally directed shank carried by the beam, a sleeve loosely mounted upon the shank, a bracket adjustably engaged with the sleeve, a lever supported intermediate its length by the bracket, and a member connecting an end portion of the lever and the gate, Said bracket being provided With an upwardly directed extension, and a truss member connecting the opposite ends. of the GEORGE L. PARSLOW.

Witnesses:

CHARLES P. GEABLHARD, WILLIAM F. KoRTs.

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